Know Abacus vs Abacus Simulator
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Know Abacus
This app teaches children how to use an abacus for various math operations. It covers counting, addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, helping to develop their mathematical abilities and brain potential. It offers multiple learning modes and customization options.
- Abacus counting
- Addition and subtraction (1 & 2 digits)
- Multiplication and division (1-2 digits)
- Mental math practice
- Review and random lessons
- Customizable abacus (color, touch)
- Multiple languages
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Abacus is a wonderful mathematical instrument used for calculation. This app will help your children learn about Abacus, Numbers, Counting, Addition, and Subtraction. This is the first step to tap the unexploited potential in their brain and unleash their mathematical capability. Suitable for children age 5 and up, who know about numbers and some basic addition and subtraction. For smaller children, recommend KnowNumber app. * Counting with Abacus * Addition/Subtraction 1 digit * Addition/Subtraction 2 digits * Multiplication 1-2 digits * Division 1-2 digits * Mental math * Review lessons * Unlimited random lessons * Black/white or colorful abacus * Learning modes * Two-touch or multi-touch abacus * Left-handed mode Localized Languages: * English, French, Spanish, Thai, Turkey, Arabic, Portuguese, and Russian
Abacus Simulator
Enhance your mental math abilities with interactive abacus exercises. This app offers guided lessons and daily drills to improve calculation speed, focus, and accuracy. Customize your abacus for a fun and engaging learning experience.
- Interactive abacus exercises
- Guided step-by-step lessons
- Daily skill-sharpening exercises
- Focus, speed, and accuracy improvement
- Customizable abacus
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Count faster with Abacus! Build your mental math skills with our interactive exercises. From basic to advanced calculations, we got you covered! It is easy, fun, and free! Why Abacus? Guided lessons - step-by-step tutorials on every level. Sharpen skills - improve focus, speed, and accuracy through our daily exercises. Fun - customize your abacus and have fun with it!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Abacus Simulator at none against Know Abacus's shown. Abacus Simulator also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Know Abacus's advantage is review sentiment (96% vs 72%) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Know Abacus sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Abacus Simulator sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Know Abacus against 4.6 for Abacus Simulator. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 67 and 31 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 96% of Know Abacus's written reviews are positive against 72% of Abacus Simulator's.
Know Abacus ships an update every 2 months, Abacus Simulator every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on July 6, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Know Abacus | Abacus Simulator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (67 ratings) — better | 4.6 (31 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 96.4% of reviews — better | 72.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 67 — better | 31 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 41 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kittipong Mungnirun | Nicholas Ang |
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Know Abacus
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In-app purchases
Know Abacus
- Remove Ads$2.99
Abacus Simulator
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- Coconut Beads$1.99
- Lemon Beads$1.99
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